Panchayat

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
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Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

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Chairman, Standing Committee for development

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Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

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At a glance

Peerumedu Grama Panchayat is a village panchayat situated in Peerumedu Taluk of Idukki district under the Azhutha Block Panchayat. The villages included in the panchayat are Peerumedu, Elappara, and Manjumala.Area: 114.75 square kilometersBoundaries:East – VandiperiyarWest – PeruvanthanamNorth – ElapparaSouth – Reserve ForestPeerumedu is one of the major hill stations in the region. It is located at an altitude of 3,500 feet above sea level. During the royal period, Peerumedu served as the summer capital of Travancore. The panchayat lies amidst the lofty peaks of the Western Ghats.On the northern border of the panchayat at Murinjapuzha, to the right side of the K.K. Road, lie the dense Murinjapuzha forests. The nearby area of Kuttikkanam is filled with high grasslands and rocky terrains. The Valanjanganam Reserve Forest stretches from Kuttikkanam to Thottappura. The reserve forests beginning from Thottappura pass through the tribal region of Plackathadam and extend up to the Sabarimala...

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History of Grama Panchayat

Peerumedu developed alongside Kerala’s plantation industry, especially tea cultivation introduced by the British, and its name is linked to the saintly figure “Peeru Bava” and the medicinal “Azhutha” plant found in the region. Plantation workers initially faced severe exploitation, but labour movements and unions gradually improved wages and benefits, while agriculture based on tea, cardamom, coffee, and pepper became the backbone of the local economy. The region also witnessed important developments in transport, markets, and education, including the establishment of schools and bus services during the early and mid-20th century. Known for its rich cultural heritage and as the summer retreat of the Travancore royal family, Peerumedu is home to several historic temples, churches, and mosques that reflect its...

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